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Maria Poroy'Love in Hard Times' - Valentine's Heart - Contemporary Abstract Expressionism2023
2023
About the Item
Maria Poroy's "Love in Hard Times" is a 20" x 20" mixed media canvas that poignantly captures the resilience of the human spirit. The composition centers around a heart framed by textured layers and earthy tones, suggesting endurance and continuity. Flashes of bright blue and stark whites bring a hopeful clarity to the piece, while the surrounding shades of russet and burnt sienna reflect the complexity and challenges of love during adversity. Written words within the painting, "we live in a burning building and what we must save from it is love," underscore the message of preserving love's essence amidst turmoil. This contemporary abstract expressionist work evokes a deep emotional response, emphasizing love's power to endure and illuminate even the darkest times. "Love in Hard Times" is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day or any day filled with love.
Artist Statement:
"I have traveled the world and live in beautiful California but I have also been inspired by poetry and the patterns and textures found in old buildings. Sometimes I dream a painting before I paint it; sometimes I have a concept but the painting takes over and goes somewhere else.
I am inspired by the masters of the past and so many brilliant living artists I have been honored to learn from. Often asked to demo, people are intrigued by the colors and textures in my work. I prefer acrylic and mixed media because many layers dry quickly and I can manipulate the paint with brushes, my hands, and a collection of unusual tools. I love the spontaneity of large brushes and dripping paint. I enjoy experiments with the media and often incorporate several in a painting. For me it's not about the media so much as getting the effect I want." - Maria Poroy
An original piece, one-of-a-kind.
Represented by the American Art Gallery, Carmel-By-The-Sea, California.
Keywords: contemporary art, Valentines Day, heart, abstract art, abstract expressionism art, earth tones, mixed media, textured, blue, white, Maria Poroy
- Creator:Maria Poroy
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Carmel, CA
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